Optical Engineer

Roles and Responsibilities: Optical Design & Development

Participate to design, simulate, and develop optical circuits, modules, and systems for SICK products, including sensors and industrial solutions.

Perform optical modeling and analysis (e.g., ray tracing, tolerancing, stray light analysis) to ensure optimal performance and manufacturability.

Collaborate with cross-functional teams (electronics, mechanical, firmware) to integrate optical subsystems into complete product designs.

Verification, Testing & Validation

Define and support to execute optical test plans, procedures, and validation protocols to verify product performance against specifications.

Analyze measurement data and ensure compliance with quality, reliability, and regulatory requirements.

Drive root cause analysis and implement corrective actions for design or process issues.

Product Lifecycle Management & Support

Support product lifecycle activities, including troubleshooting field issues, failure analysis, and product improvements.

Collaborate with quality, manufacturing, and suppliers to resolve technical issues and enhance yield and robustness.

Coordinate certification and compliance activities (e.g., safety, environmental, industry standards) related to optical systems.

Job Requirements:

Diploma in Optical Engineering, Engineering Optics or equivalent.

Open to candidates not based in Singapore

At least 1-2 years in a Research and Development Role.

Basic understanding of Sensor technology .

Basic understanding of IEC/ISO standards (IEC 62471 / IEC 60825).

Good understanding of first order ray tracing technique.

Perform non-design related simulation task using Optical simulation tool such as Zemax.

Generate optical lens drawing following by requirement.

Basic understanding of basic sensor testing methodology.

Basic understanding of tools for optical testing.

Basic understanding of equipment for optical testing.

Translate requirements into test plan.

Characterize optical component for cost saving.

Provide Statistical Analysis on critical parameters.

Identify SPC for Final Test and Quality Checks.

Provide the benchmarking steps / methods and interpret the result.

Identify / derive good practices.

Good understanding of DFMEA.

Good Failure Analysis approach.

Be responsible and take ownership on assigned tasks.

Growth mindset to acquire new technical competencies